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11-MAR-2005

R For Robert Wellington Bomber

R for Robert ditched into Loch Ness when it experienced engine failure during the war.
It remained in the Loch until 1985.
Only two Wellington Bombers now survive, R For Robert at Brooklands and the other at RAF Hendon.

2000 Wellington bombers were built at Brooklands.

100.000 volunteer hours have been spent on the restoration of this bomber.

To see the excellent museum click here: http://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel ,Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
1/2s f/29.0 at 50.0mm iso100 hide exif

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Date/Time	11-Mar-2005 13:47:20
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Model	Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL
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Focal Length	50 mm
Exposure Time	1/2 sec
Aperture	f/29
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias	-1/3
White Balance	(-1)
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality	(6)
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

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Ashley		31-Oct-2010 13:16
My Uncle was part of the team who restored the plane at Brooklands

nic		20-Sep-2010 23:05
ace photo shoot !

Steve		06-Sep-2010 18:43
I was a sound engineer for a local TV station covering the raising of R for Robert in September '85. I vividly recall a (the?) Wellington pilot was on hand when the cockpit was recovered (Keith or Cyndi's relative perhaps?). He sat in the pilot's seat and flicked a switch cover, then pressed a button. A lamp on the control panel started flashing. I still find that mind-blowing. Best wishes, Steve.

Cyndi		27-Oct-2009 16:38
Not sure if anyone still looks at this, but my Grandfather was actually the co-pilot when this Wellington went down in the Loch Ness. There is an amazing story about its findings.....

Guest		21-Sep-2005 15:52
Simon, My father was Navigator in Wellington "R" for Robert during part of the war. I have some phots somewhere. Best wishes Keith Cocker

Steve		10-Jun-2005 11:40
Thank you.... http://www.save-concorde.co.uk .......Steve

Dang		12-Mar-2005 20:16
Simon, Great shot and good story.